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1934 - 2008
 Melvin Duane Bledsoe, 74, of Barboursville, WV, passed away unexpectedly Saturday, July 19, 2008. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 23, 2008 at the Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel by the Rev. George Cole and Rev. Joe Chaffins. Burial will be in Enon Cemetery. He was born January 28, 1934 in Cabell County, a son of the late Lonnie and Myra Brown Bledsoe. He was also preceded in death by three sisters, Faye McComas, Mildred Wetherholt and Gladys Ray, and two brothers, Darrell Bledsoe and Sherrell Bledsoe. Melvin was a retired self-employed building contractor, and was presently employed for DunMar Construction of Barboursville. He was recognized for his unsurpassed building skill that was evident in the quality houses he built in the area. His attention to detail continued even with his failing vision. Corneal tissue was donated in the hopes that someone would be given the gift of sight in his honor. He was Baptist by faith. He is survived by his wife, Helen Chaffins Bledsoe; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Jeff Beasley of Roanoke, VA, Sandy and Randy Nichols of Barboursville, WV, and Sheila and Luther Booth of Roanoke, VA; one son and daughter-in-law, Tim and Jean Bledsoe of Fraziers Bottom, WV; one sister, Jewel Johnson of Milton, WV; one brother, Leon Bledsoe of Milton, WV; eleven grandchildren, Tabatha Rosen, Nick Gibson, Shane Nichols, Shaun Nichols, Drew Bledsoe, Daniel Bledsoe, Emily Bledsoe, James Bledsoe, Corinne Bledsoe, Jordan Bledsoe and Ella Bledsoe; and four great grandchildren, Lexxie, Emma, Hannah and Halie. Visitation will be from 6-9 pm Tuesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville. Memorial contributions may be made to Habitat For Humanity, P.O. Box 2526, Huntington, WV 25726. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. He will be deeply missed by his family. |
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There are currently 13 condolences.
Lester Chaffin
Sunday July 27, 2008 at
1:44 PM
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I was sorry to hear about the passing of Melvin. My dad(Roy)and Helen are cousins and even though I only met you all once when I was in High school, I have heard a lot about you all. My thoughts and prayers will be with you.
Lester & Kelly Chaffin
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James & Kathy Bryant
Saturday July 26, 2008 at
11:50 AM
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Patty, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Linda Maynard
Thursday July 24, 2008 at
11:13 PM
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Sandy, I am so sorry to her of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. If you need anything let me know. Love and prayers, Linda and family
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Cynthia Brown Kelly
Wednesday July 23, 2008 at
11:39 AM
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To the Bledsoe Family:
I was saddened to hear of Melvin's passing. As his cousin, I spent many Sunday afternoons with him and his siblings at Uncle Lonnie and Aunt Myra's "home on the hill". My sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.
Cynthia
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Larry Brimer and the Gaston Team
Wednesday July 23, 2008 at
11:39 AM
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Tim,
I know this is a hard time for you and your family. I lost my mother several years ago and I still miss her. I saw in the article that your Dad was "Baptised by Faith". I know he is with the Lord today and that has always given me peace about my Mom. She wasn't a big church goer, but I know she was right with the Lord and is with Him today.
We will be praying for you.
Larry Brimer
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Cindy Braley
Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
10:38 PM
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Mrs. Bledsoe and family, I am sorry to hear of Melvin's passing. Please know you are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God comfort you and keep you in his care. Cindy Braley
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Dennis Hicks
Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
10:38 PM
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To the entire family: I had the pleasure of being a part of your family through Tabatha and I'm saddened to hear of your sudden loss. I hope you find strength in the memories of Papaw Melvin to carry you through the sorrow.
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Mr&Mrs Linzey Chaffin
Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
7:59 PM
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Dear Helen,so sorry to hear about your husband . May God be with you and comfort you and your family.
sorry we can't be there as we live in Fl.
LOVE Linzey&Becky Chaffin
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Thad and Beth
Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
7:00 PM
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Tim, He was a great Dad. You were very lucky. He had a good journey. Thad.
Tim, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers in this difficult time.
Beth
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Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
3:57 PM
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We are sorry for your loss. We will always remember you in our prayers. Tommy and Dawn Vinson
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Pete & Andrea Cater
Tuesday July 22, 2008 at
11:37 AM
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Tim & Family,
So Sorry to hear about your Dad. We are sure you will always have warm and wonderful memories of him to cherish forever. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Pete & Andrea Cater
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Julie Coburn
Monday July 21, 2008 at
8:52 PM
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Dear Sandy,
Our hearts and prayers are with you at this time. Please know that your co-workers are thinking of you. So sorry for your loss.
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Mike and Mary Ray
Monday July 21, 2008 at
6:04 PM
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Aunt Helen and family, we are so sorry for your loss.May God comfort you at this time.
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